Istanbul with Local Eyes Tour - Full Day

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6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

There is a saying in Latin: Live like a Roman when you are in Rome! Istanbul is a city which is built for walking. For that reason, the best way of exploring Istanbul is to walk up and down through the hills and try the best local food along the way as the locals do. Here, with this tour, we would like to show you the hidden local gems and how the locals live.

What's Included

Hookah tasting
Tour with a private guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Food tasting
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Sultanahmet

We'll pick you up from your hotel if it's centrally located - Sultanahmet Old City or Taksim areas. Alternatively you may take a private transfer option, catch a taxi or use public transportation to reach Sultaahmet area.

End point
Karaköy

The tour will end in Karakoy after visiting this old Jewish town.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Column of Constantine

    That gigantic column dates back to the 4th century AD.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Corlulu Ali Pasa Medresesi

    This madrasa used to be an Islamic school but now it's a local cafe, where local people hang out.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Grand Bazaar

    Hidden corners of oldest bazaars - We're going to explore the ancient and local bazaars. That's going to be a journey to the 1001 nights of Arabic fairy tales.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Suleymaniye Mosque is the masterpiece of architect Sinan. We're going to learn about Islamic architecture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Galata Koprusu (Pass by)

    Galata Bridge has a splendid view of the Golden Horn, Bosphorus Strait, and the historical peninsula - Sultanahmet.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Galata Tower

    We're going to see the 650 years old Galata Tower from the outside as well.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Karakoy

    Old Jewish Town / End of the tour - We're going to explore an old Jewish town and then end our tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This is a walking tour, you will not need a vehicle during the tour. If you'd like to have a pick-up and/or drop-off service by our private van, please choose the option.
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